RYAN
MURPHY
Murphy grew up in Holden, and captained at Wachusett, and then in college nearby at Assumption University. Coaches throughout his playing career taught him so much which is why he started this Academy. He recalls great bonding trips with teammates over tournament weekends, and strong connections with all the families in the program. A true soccer culture. He wants other kids to be able to experience that through playing for their town along with HEAT. Attending and now working at a Catholic Mission Driven college…he knows how important strong principled values are. He believes it is our responsibility to be difference-makers in the world and have an impact. The goal of this Soccer Academy is to complement town soccer and teach those valuable lessons. High-quality soccer training should be accessible to anyone. After a successful career leading sales teams for national CPG companies, Murphy decided to follow his passion for higher education and soccer which would give him more time with his family. He is a part-time firefighter/emt and coaches town/club with his free time—also a published Children’s Book author.
Certifications-National EMT and MA EMT, CPR Certified, Certified First Responder/Firefighter I/II, SafeSport Certified, Concussion In Sports Certified,
USSSA Grass Roots Coaching License, 7 v 7 & 11 v 11 Diplomas & F License
Playing Experience
Soccer Scene, Bandits, State Select (Club/Maple Team) U12/U14 MAYS State Finalist
Wachusett High School – Captain 1996-1999
Assumption University – Captain 1999-2003
2001 ECAC Champions, 2nd NE-10 Team All-Conference, 3 Year Defensive MVP
Coaching Experience – Holden Youth Soccer Turbo Coach, and Spring D1 Travel Team Coach, Boys U10 Director, Special Olympics Coach, Asst Coach – Assumption Women’s 2004, Head Coach – FC Stars Worcester Boys
MEET THE HEAT (DREAM TEAM)OUR COACHES
SENIOR COACHRICK PORTER
Rick serves as the Assumption University Men’s Assistant Coach, and Head Coach at Spirit of Liverpool FC. Prior to being a head coach, Rick served as the Director of Coaching & Player Development for Rutland Youth Soccer and was a Head Coach for the Challenger Training Program. Rick has an extensive coaching resume, holding credentials from the US Soccer and US Club Soccer. He has been coaching for more than 10 years at the high school and youth level. Rick also provides individual player training focusing on speed, agility, ball mastery and reading the game through his “Soccer Asylum”
Certifications – CPR Certified, EMT-B Certified, SafeSport Certified, Concussion In Sports Certified, Certified Goalie Coach
USSSA Grass Roots, 4 v 4, 7 v 7, 9 v 9, 11 v 11 Diplomas, F License
Playing Experience – Juventus F.C. (Club/Maple Team) U8 -U14 2nd place finish in the United States in 1994
Holy Name High School 1996-2000 , All New England 1999
Worcester State College 2000-2002
2001 NCAA New England Regional Finalist – Sweet 16, 2002 NCAA Tournament First Round
GOALKEEPER COACHJOSH COLE aka "Colie the Goalie"
Josh Cole played his 4 years of college soccer at Assumption University. He then continued playing semi-professional and has trained with the New England Revolution on a handful of occasions. He has also spent that past 16 years coaching at the college and club level, as well as private trainings with GK’s. He now resides in Sterling, MA with his wife and two children.
Fitness CoachJAMIE HENDERSON
Jamie Henderson grew up in Worcester and was a competitive gymnast from age 5-22. She graduated high school as a two time level 10 JO National qualifying gymnast. Jamie went on to compete for the University of Rhode Island’s Division 1 gymnastics program where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree. Post college/graduation, she coached competitive gymnastics full time serving as Head Coach and Team Director. Jamie has worked with all ages, levels and abilities developing strength, flexibility, injury prevention, body awareness and skill progression. She has coached athletes from beginner level to nationally ranked competitors. Jamie has a passion coaching all different athletes and finding ways to customize their workouts with strength circuits/lists and exercises that fit their interests/sport of choice and personal goals. Jamie lives in Holden with her husband and two sons and enjoys watching them explore their own passions with hockey and soccer. She runs the BEAST (Better Excercise and Strength Training) programs for HEAT.
CPR/First Aid/Safe Sport Certified
JUNIOR GIRLS COACHMADDIE G.
Currently a Senior at Wachusett Regional High School. 4 Year Varsity Player, 2 Year Captain. Maddie also plays for the FC Stars ECNL Regional Team. Next year she hopes to continue her education at George Washington University studying international relations. She currently coaches the U10 Girls Team and does private training. Maddie loves soccer and hopes to use her passion to inspire younger players.
JUNIOR COACHDUBBA A.
Dubba Alzamora is a sophomore at WSU and played soccer for four years at Wachusett . He has been a TOPSoccer coach for four years, and a Unified coach as well. He loves soccer and always has fun playing the game. He was recently awarded the 2020 TOPSoccer Massachusetts “Buddy of the Year”.
